That study was inspired by an apparent paradox tied directly to emergence: As models improve their performance when scaling up, they may also increase the likelihood of unpredictable phenomena, ...

Paradoxical tensions among consumers are making their behavior unpredictable and baffling many sellers, according to a report released Monday by a global strategy and management consulting firm.

Unlike traditional software, AI systems continuously evolve through retraining or fine-tuning, often using third-party or crowd-sourced data. This fluidity opens the door to subtle but dangerous ...

When consumers feel uncertain about the economy, retailers tend to get cautious too. Big companies such as Walmart and Target say shoppers are still buying—but consumer behavior this year looks ...

Big companies such as Walmart and Target say shoppers are still buying—but consumer behavior this year looks increasingly unpredictable. Confidence among consumers is slipping because of ...